Inserting a cassette | Sony DSR-200 guide

Inserting a cassette

Use a standard DVCAM cassette with logo*. Make sure that a power source is installed.

We recommend you set the POWER switch to ON before inserting the cassette. (1) Open the cassette compartment cover.

(2) Insert a cassette (not supplied) with the tab upwards, and the window facing out and press down so that the cassette loads.

(3) Close the cover.

Note on the cassette

Mini DVCAM cassettes and Mini DV cassettes cannot be used.

* is a trademark.

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Sony DSR-200 operating instructions Inserting a cassette

Contents

Digital Camcorder For the customers in the U.S.A For the customers in Canada Table of contents Using this manual Precaution on copyrightPrecautions on digital camcorder care Before you begin Checking supplied accessories Wireless Remote Commander 1 p.11CR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p 4A/V connecting cable 1 p Identifying the parts @ª Microphone holder attaching point @£ Tally lamp p @¢ Contr knob p@ Grip Identifying the parts ¼AUDIO Mode switch p » ¼Á ª£ ¢ ¤ Headphones jack p ¤l Lanc jack Tally lamp/Rear Remote Commander sensor pAudio DUB button p *£ Video controls p ¢MONITOR Level dial p Remote Commander To prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage About the ID of the Remote Commander Menu Remote control direction Remote Commander Sensors Manual focusing indicator p Viewfinder Display window Attaching the shoulder strap Attaching optional accessories Attaching digital camcorder to the tripod adaptorTo remove the digital camcorder from the tripod Attaching optional accessories Attaching the external microphone with XLR connector Attaching the battery adaptor To remove the battery adaptor aTo remove the battery pack b Checking the remaining battery indicator c Attaching the viewfinder Getting startedTo remove the viewfinder Charging and installing the battery pack Charging the battery packCharging time Charging and installing the battery pack Battery lifeTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack Inserting a cassette To eject the cassette To prevent accidental erasure Camera recording Basic operations When ND on flashes in the viewfinder To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lens c Camera recording To change the directionality of the built-in microphoneTo monitor the sound while recording To record through an external microphone To select Fs 48k a or Fs 32k b recording mode Using the zoom feature When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming Hints for better shooting Hints for better shooting Release Lock Checking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording Connections for playback If you connect directly to a monitor If your monitor is already connected to a VCR If your monitor or VCR has a BNC jackIf your monitor or VCR is a monaural type To connect to a TV without Video/Audio input jacks Using the Remote Commander Playing back a tape Various playback modes Using alternative power sources Using the house currentAdvanced operations Charging the attached battery pack To remove the adaptor Changing the mode settings VTR Selecting the mode setting of each item Items for Camcorder mode onlyItems for both Camcorder and VTR modes Changing the mode settings Items for VTR mode onlyWhen Digital Mode is set to Overlap About Frame REC and INT REC setting When fading in a When fading out bTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-out To cancel the overlap function Overlapping two pictures To use the remote commander to take a photo Photo recordingTo use a flash To cancel interval recording Interval recordingTo stop interval recording To cancel cut recording Cut recording Selecting automatic or manual mode To focus manually When to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manually Shooting dark environments adjust gain manuallySettings for each item Relation of aperture, shutter speed and gain Focusing manually When to use manual focus Focusing manually Shooting with auto focusing momentarily Focusing manually To return to autofocus modeTo record a very distant subject Adjusting the aperture To return to automatic aperture modeAbout the depth of focus field Adjusting the shutter speed To return to automatic shutter speed mode Slow Shtr Adjusting the shutter speed To select the Best Shutter SpeedSubject Shutter speed Adjusting the gain To return to automatic gain modeTo use the AGC Limit function Adjusting the gain To adjust the G gain Preset menu item Adjusting the white balance Selecting the appropriate mode· one-push white balance mode 3200K indoor mode Adjusting the white balance Adjusting white balance manuallyTo return to automatic white balance mode Shooting when the lighting condition changes Using the ND filter When ND on flashes in the viewfinderWhen ND OFF flashes in the viewfinder Using the zebra pattern Adjusting the recording sound Selecting and setting audio modeLINE/MIC switches setting and recording sound Built-in microphone Adjusting the recording level automatically Checking the recording level Adjusting the recording sound To attenuate the recording levelTo reduce wind noise of the built-in microphone Releasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function again Making a custom preset Adjusts Adjustment value To turn off custom preset To turn on custom preset againTo restore the standard settings To check the custom preset settings Searching the recorded picture Mode To stop searching If your tape has blank portions between pictures When bars ------ appear Displaying recording data Editing onto another tape Before editingTo connect the VCR without DV in jack Recorder with DV Editing onto another tape Starting editingTo stop editing Audio dubbing Making connectionsTo use additional audio line in a To use an additional microphone To adjust the volume Audio dubbingRecording To stop recording Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Changing the lithium battery Resetting the date and time To correct the date and time settingTo check the preset date and time Year changes as follows Compatibility of Dvcam and DV formats Differences between Dvcam and DV formatsDvcam and DV cassettes Compatibility on playback Compatibility on editing using DV connectors Limitations on editing Copyright signal Usable cassettes Tips for using the battery pack Preparing the battery packWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack Maintenance information and precautions How to prevent moisture condensationMoisture condensation Inside the digital camcorder Maintenance information and precautions Video head cleaning Precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinderDigital camcorder operation On Handling Tapes AC power adaptor Digital camcorder careCharging Others Using your digital camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Power Trouble checkDigital camcorder Operation Wind Trouble check PictureOthers AC power adaptor When the Charge lamp flashesSymptom Corrective Actions When the Charge lamp does not flash again Specifications Lens Battery is weak or dead Tape is near the endTape has run out Some other trouble has occurred Y, Z K, L